HyperSaurus, RN

HyperSaurus, RN BSN

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  1. depression & nursing school

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to jmcc0405's topic in General Students

    Just a random thought...to find the brachial pulse in the inner elbow..have the pt/classmate straighten their arm. Look at it, and imagine there's a 50 cent piece in the center of the...

  2. Low GPA....Possible acceptance in any MI schools?

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    NMU accepted me with a 3.28. However, at the end of the same semester, my GPA jumped to a

  3. Student Nurse tshirts

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Kilika421's topic in General Students

    That's a good

  4. LVN first or straight to RN?

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to luvmyfam3's topic in General Nursing

    Traverse City, MI. The hospital there is Magnet. They haven't hired LPNs in at least 10 years, and now require RNs to have their BSNs or be on their way to getting

  5. I am sure Im wrong

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to scootertrash nurse's topic in General Nursing

    My school was offering a nasal spray H1N1 vaccine for free to all students and faculty. The lines were long and I'm not entirely sure that everyone who wanted one got

  6. LVN first or straight to RN?

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to luvmyfam3's topic in General Nursing

    My area doesn't hire LPNs or even ADNs. I'm personally going for a

  7. Northern Michigan University

    HyperSaurus, RN posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, Has anyone attended NMU's nursing program or is anyone currently in it? I'm trying to get in and am wondering what it's

  8. Northern Michigan University

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    It depends. NMU has less pre-reqs than MSU. Anatomy, Physiology, Intro to Orgo Chem (one semester course), Soc 100, Psych 100, Med Microbiology (no lab), and Nutrition for Health Professionals. I was...

  9. Hey!! I did it! I am an RN!! WooHoo!!

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to SusanKathleen, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! :dancgrp: (I love the dancing

  10. Northern Michigan University

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Actually, they've added more clinicals

  11. Northern Michigan University

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Sure, go ahead. I'm currently in my first semester of the BSN program

  12. Magnet Status

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to dillarduniversity's topic in General Nursing

    LPNs get phased out real quickly. The hospital in my hometown has been Magnet since '06, and they stopped hiring LPNs quite a while ago. Actually, now, they don't really even hire

  13. RN Pay Scale at Munson Medical in Traverse City, MI

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to ScubaJoe's topic in Michigan Nursing

    My dad has been working there for the last 5 years. He graduated from NMC's ADN program. It's a good place (I would LOVE to be able to work there when I graduate), but you do HAVE to have your BSN....

  14. Accepted...............AGAIN!

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to ImNotWitty's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! What sort of program is

  15. Did your nursing program require letters of recommendation?

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to mell260's topic in General Students

    If you go to a church, getting one from there might work

  16. Did your nursing program require letters of recommendation?

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to mell260's topic in General Students

    My program only looked at my GPA and transcript. Are there any professors you would feel comfortable getting them from..or even your lab

  17. I got in!

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Tabitha247's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Awesome!! When do you start and what sort of program is it?

  18. Student Nurse tshirts

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Kilika421's topic in General Students

    "I'm a nurse, so that means when I am staring at your arms, I'm not looking at your muscles, I'm admiring your GREAT

  19. How do I Prepare for 1st Semester

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to TisTastyTea's topic in General Students

    I would honestly say, just relax. This may be your last bit of sanity for the next 2-3 years. Enjoy it. You'll learn what you need to soon enough. That said, my first semester is relatively easy. As...

  20. Does anyone here like nursing school?

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    How long have you been in

  21. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Seriously, just relax and enjoy

  22. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    1. I'm really enjoying going through this with you guys. It's great studying, commiserating, and goofing off with everyone. 2. If you were a '4.0' student, how are you unable to get above a 75 on the...

  23. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    Good luck. I've started doing med passes at my long term care facility. Good stuff. And for the most part, I've been getting A's on my tests. Monday, I have my make-it-or-break-it med calc exam. We...

  24. Nursing school double standards?

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Risgirl's topic in General Students

    Heck, my dad raised 6 kids, took care of his wife with rheumatoid arthritis, and worked nights, all while in nursing school. Sure, he didn't get perfect grades, but it can be done. Not necessarily...

  25. Does anyone here like nursing school?

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    I'll be honest, so far I am really enjoying nursing school. Sure it's stressful, but I typically thrive in stress. We'll see if this